Good morning, New York Giants fans! Here are the stories as we head into the last weekend of no NFL until February.
Isaiah Likely already sees why Malik Nabers is Giants’ ‘alpha receiver’ | New York Post
Tight end Isaiah Likely has never played a game with Malik Nabers as a teammate, but the newcomer to the Giants says he understands what Nabers can do to elevate an offense.
“Watching him out there, running routes, I see why he’s the alpha receiver that he is,’’ Likely said Wednesday. “Obviously, there’s a big difference when [No. 1] is out there on the field and [when he’s] not. You
can watch it on film all you want, but seeing it out there with your own eyes, it’s definitely something. Just being out there, trying to help Leek take as much, I want to say, double-bracket as much as he sees as possible to have him have his life be easy.”
Cam Skattebo interview with Kay Adams
Who calls plays for every NFL team in 2026? What to know | ESPN.com
Playcaller: Matt Nagy, offensive coordinator. Nagy is putting together an offense with elements from Kansas City and Andy Reid’s West Coast scheme along with senior offensive assistant Greg Roman’s run-game concepts and quarterback coach Brian Callahan’s input. Nobody knows exactly what to expect, aside from Nagy catering to quarterback Jaxson Dart’s strengths. “I would just say wait and see. … I think it’s going to be fun,” Nagy said. “We need to be able to be complementary, but we’re very optimistic on how this thing’s going to go.”
Key stat: Over the past three seasons while the OC in Kansas City, Nagy’s Chiefs threw to a screen route on 15.2% of passing plays, the highest rate in the NFL. In 2025, the Giants threw to a screen route on 9.7% of pass attempts, ranking 13th
Thibs arm brace coming off?
If John Harbaugh gave Giants ‘clean slate,’ Joe Schoen gets one, too | The Record
From the moment he accepted the job as head coach of the New York Giants, John Harbaugh promised everyone would get a fair shot at earning his trust and respect.
Giants’ John Harbaugh wants to keep Cowboys guessing about this key position battle | NJ.com
In about a week and a half, the Giants will have to deal with George Pickens and CeeDee Lamb. And while the Cowboys’ top two wide receivers aren’t losing sleep over which Giants cornerbacks they’ll face in the Sept. 13 season opener at MetLife Stadium, John Harbaugh is trying to gain any advantage he can.
The Giants’ new head coach said Wednesday that he won’t reveal whether incumbent Paulson Adebo or Deonte Banks (who seemingly was a lost cause and a first-round bust entering this summer) will start at the outside corner spot opposite Greg Newsome.
Dart rookie card sells for record
Giants announce 2026 gameday themes & giveaways | Giants.com
The New York Giants announced today a special lineup of gameday themes and giveaways throughout the 2026 home schedule, including a full MetLife Stadium “Go Big Blue” rally towel giveaway when the Giants take on the Dallas Cowboys on “Sunday Night Football,” presented by American Express.
In addition to celebrating the start of the new season, the Giants will honor 25 years since the events of September 11, 2001, with a special pregame tribute on opening night. Fans attending the game will receive wearable light bands, courtesy of American Express, which will be used for special displays throughout the game.
From Big Blue View
- Darius Slayton, as usual, being forced to prove his value to Giants
- How did NY Giants’ DT Darius Alexander really play this preseason?
- NY Giants sign LB Malik Harrison
- 6 defensive linemen the NY Giants should consider signing
- Giants should be ‘competitive week in and week out’, says Joe Schoen
- Watch a new episode of the NFC East Mixtape podcast!
- Get the best of Big Blue View on the new SB Nation app
This week’s opponent
- Cowboys have complete confidence in Tyler Guyton at left tackle | Blogging the Boys
- Quinnen Williams: Cowboys defense is ‘night and day’ different under new DC Christian Parker | NFL.com
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